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Interesting initiative

Love that they're giving extra support to women-led businesses. Will this actually shift the needle on women's economic participation in Jordan?

Jordan launches $39m German-funded program to boost industrial competitiveness

RIYADH: Jordan has launched a €35 million ($39 million) German-backed program to strengthen industrial competitiveness, support 370 micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, boost exports and create jobs. The “Leadership in Industry” initiative will be implemented through the Industrial Development and Support Fund, providing non-refundable grants of up to 25,000 Jordanian dinars ($35,300) for micro-enterprises, 50,000 dinars for small businesses and 100,000 dinars for medium-sized firms, state news agency Petra reported.

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Access to capital is key. Hope the support includes microloans with Islamic financing.

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Inshallah it helps, but let's see real numbers in a year. Talk is cheap.

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I'm skeptical. Many initiatives start strong then fizzle out. Need consistent follow-through.

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Great step, but I wonder if the cultural barriers are addressed too. Many women still face family pressure.

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